Russia­n FM also offers provis­ion of venue for peace talks betwee­n India and Pakist­anRussian Foreign Minister Viktorovich Lavrov reiterated offer of mediation and provision of venue for peace talks between India and Pakistan during a telephone call with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday. Foreign Minister Qureshi appreciated Russia’s balanced and constructive role in de-escalation of tensions in the region, said a statement issued by the Foreign Office. The Russian foreign minister encouraged Pakistan and India to resolve all issues through dialogue and peaceful means. Foreign Minister Qureshi welcomed the Russian offer and added that he had acknowledged Russia’s constructive role from the floor of the Joint Session of Parliament earlier in the day, which was well-received. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has also acknowledged his country’s role in cooling down the tense situation between Pakistan and India.

Source: The Express Tribune March 01, 2019 18:11 UTC